Why rabies is dangerous and how to protect yourself from it

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

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What is rabies

It is a deadly infectious disease that is transmitted by Rabies / Mayo Clinic through the saliva of infected animals and affects the nervous system. People can become infected with rabies if they are bitten by a carrier of the disease or if saliva spills onto an open wound, mucous membranes, or eyes.

If a person has the first signs of infection, then he will die Rabies / WHO with almost 100% probability. Death is usually due to respiratory and heart rate arrest, as the virus damages the parts of the brain that control these functions.

Who can tolerate rabies

Up to 99% of human infections are Rabies / WHO related to dogs. But the carriers are Rabies / Mayo Clinic and other mammals:

• cats;
• cows;
• horses;
• goats;
• ferrets;
• the bats;
• raccoons;
• foxes;
• coyotes;
• beavers;
• monkey;
• skunks;
• marmots.

In extremely rare cases, the virus is transmitted during organ transplants when the donor has rabies.

What are the symptoms of rabies

They usually appear in Rabies / NHS 3–12 weeks after infection, less often after a year by Rabies / WHO. It all depends on how many viruses have entered the body and where the wound is. If the animal has bitten on the neck or head, Rabies / Mayo Clinic symptoms appear earlier, as the virus enters the brain faster.

The first signs of rabies are similar to the flu. These are malaise, weakness, high fever and headache. Sometimes discomfort occurs at the site of the bite. And after a few days, the Rabies / NHS show the following symptoms:

• confusion, hyperactivity, or aggressive behavior;
• hallucinations;
• insomnia;
• increased salivation;
• Rabies / Mayo Clinic hydrophobia - a person is afraid to drink liquids;
• aerophobia Rabies / WHO - fear of draft or fresh air;
• muscle spasms;
• difficulty swallowing and breathing;
• paralysis.

What to do if bitten by an animal

As soon as possible, do Rabies / NHS as follows:

• Wash the wound with soap and water, preferably for a few minutes.
• Disinfect the bite with any alcohol or iodine-based product, you can apply a simple bandage.
• Consult a doctor at the nearest hospital or clinic within a few hours of the accident.

A medic can give Rabies / Mayo Clinic injections of immunoglobulin around the wound to stop the spread of the virus. But the most commonly used rabies vaccine is the Rabies / NHS vaccine. If a person has not previously received such a vaccine, then he will be prescribed four injections within a month. And for the vaccinated, two injections are enough with an interval of several days.

How to protect yourself from rabies

The Mayo Clinic recommends the Rabies / Mayo Clinic to:

• Vaccinate pets and prevent them from interacting with wild animals.
• Protect your pets from the attack of predators.
• Report stray animals to local authorities.
• Get vaccinated in advance. Especially if you are planning to travel to developing countries in Asia and Africa, where the virus is common.
• Do not come into contact with wild animals. For example, you should not climb into caves where bats live. It is also better not to approach and stroke the stray animals in the city. Even when infected with rabies, they can still seem friendly and make contact.